KATHMANDU: The thick smog which has been blanketing the Kathmandu Valley since last Friday has not only decreased visibility but also posed risk to human health of the denizens of the Valley.
According to meteorologists, the air pollution is more hazardous to the human health in the morning and evening compared to the day time as the air stays low during the period.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has advised people to remain alert and stay indoors during the morning and evening.
Even though the pollution slightly improved on Sunday compared to Saturday, it was still harmful to the human health.
Indu Bikram Joshi, the spokesperson of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, said the Department is preparing to ask the government to take some actions in case the smog does not clear until Monday.
According to Joshi, if the smog drags on, the Department will ask the government to impose an odd-even rule on the traffic system including the closure of schools and colleges in the Valley until the pollution subsides.
The air pollution has been caused by wildfires occurring in most of the districts, long drought, and lack of strong wind.
The polluted air has badly declined visibility and is causing eyesore to the people.
The Department has urged people to stay indoors and use masks and maintain alertness in case they need to come out of their houses as the smog is likely to continue until for some days.
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